Available Items for Holiday

Fabulous rich color and graphics on this Whirlo-O Fortune and Stunt game board from the 1930s. It is in pristine condition. The board measures approx. 9 inches long x 7 inches wide.

Regular Price: $40.00 | Ship Price: $0.00 | Units Available: 2

This is a rubber Halloween pirate mask from the 1930s by some authorities or possibly later, as the price stamped on the back is 29 cents. Probably made in Japan. The mask is in remarkable condition consistent with its age (not easy to photograph because it is pliable). The color is good; the mask is pliable and clean. It is not torn. It still has the rubber band that holds it in place.  The is a horizontal slit along the mouth below the teeth may be deliberate? It measures approximately 7 inches long x 6-5/8 inches wide.

Regular Price: $25.00 | Ship Price: $5.00 | Units Available: 1

A small jack-o-lantern candy container party favor from the 1940s-1950s.This little paper mache JOL measures approximately 2-5/8 inches high and approx. 1-1/2 inches across the top and bottom.The paper insert comes out at the top.It is in good condition with a few random rubs on the nose, side, top and bottom; no material issues. The paint is otherwise intact and the inside is clean.

Regular Price: $45.00 | Ship Price: $7.00 | Units Available: 1

A vintage Beistle cardboard party hat with honeycomb top. Made in the U.S in the 1940s, this piece in incredibly good, clean condition. The hat measures approximately 11-1/2 inches long x 3-1/2 inches wide. It has terrific color and graphics of black cats and jack-o-lanterns.

Regular Price: $28.00 | Ship Price: $5.00 | Units Available: 1

From the 40s, this is a mask and hat combination with honeycomb tissue in the top of the hat. The piece measures approx. 11-1/2 inches across x 11-1/2 inches down. It is in very good clean condition with only a couple of the honeycomb points being out of line. We believe this was made by Luhrs.

Regular Price: $40.00 | Ship Price: $5.00 | Units Available: 1

A 1940s paper mache (papier maché) jack-o-lantern (JOL) candy container. It measures approximately 5-1/2 inches high; inside is clean; bottom is intact. The paint is in good condition with some characteristic rubs - on the end of the nose at the bottom and top rims, a few random rubs on the body and on the side seams. There is a 1 inch scratch on the left cheek, a rough spot on the right side below the eye, some roughness around the inside top rim. There is a shallow "thumbprint" impression on the back in the center section. All the paint is intact on this spot and we believe it is a manufacturing flaw. None of the imperfections are material. The insert is original but it has darkened up to under the eyes.

Regular Price: $79.00 | Ship Price: $10.00 | Units Available: 1

A cardboard and honeycomb party hat from the 40s. In great condition with vibrant color. There are a few random superficial creases and some wear on the edges, but none is material or detracting. The hat measures approx. 11-3/4 inches long and 7 inches at the widest point.

Regular Price: $24.00 | Ship Price: $5.00 | Units Available: 1

A great old JOL with its original insert; not easy to find any more. It measures approximately 5-1/2 inches high. It is in good overall vintage condition with some random paint missing on the face and top. No material defects. The inside is clean with no wax or other debris. There are no holes on the sides and no wire bail. A great item to add to your collection!

Regular Price: $75.00 | Ship Price: $9.00 | Units Available: 1

From the 1940s, this is a Christmas decoration with primary components including a foil leaf, a real pinecone and a compo Santa. In excellent vintage condition. It measures approximately 5 inches long by 2-14 inches wide. Make a corsage, hang it in a tree, put in on a package or give it as a gift. We will combine items if it is safe to do so. Shipping free in U.S.

Regular Price: $19.00 | Ship Price: $0.00 | Units Available: 1

Vividly colored Halloween crepe paper party hat by Dennison from the 50s-60s. This hat is in excellent, near mint condition. It measures approximately 11-1/2 inches long by 8 inches wide. Decorated with a foil cat cutout. We will combine shipping of like items if it is safe to do so.

Regular Price: $15.00 | Ship Price: $0.00 | Units Available: 1

From the 1950s, a charming cardboard litho die cut that decorated classroom walls. It was put up on the walls in grade school classrooms behind wires that were in place just for such decorations. It measures approximately 10 inches wide by 9 inches high and has an easel on the back. Most likely made by Dennison. It has the innocent sensibility of the 1950s. The piece is in good general condition with some minor signs of wear on the edges and small random scuff. The stem appears to be repaired either with tape or glue or both, but it is not detracting. Made in the U.S.A.

Regular Price: $8.00 | Ship Price: $3.00 | Units Available: 1

This is a large, 14 inch, die cut by H. E. Luhrs from the 50s. It has excellent color and is in good overall condition. There is a small rub in the upper point of the moon near the cats ear and some minor wear to the edges. The back of the piece has some superficial marks where there was once tape.

Regular Price: $25.00 | Ship Price: $6.00 | Units Available: 1

From the 1950s, a molded jack-o-lantern JOL candy container by Tico Toys/Rosbro, unmarked measuring 5 inches x 4 inches. It is in good condition. Notable but not noticeable is a small nick in the left side seam, not material nor detracting. Any random white areas are reflections from the flash.

Regular Price: $48.00 | Ship Price: $6.00 | Units Available: 1

This is a two-sided paper mache jack o'lantern candy container from the 1960s.  It measures approximately 5-1/2 inches high.  Side 1 has a rub on the nose, on the cheeks around the mouth and top rim.  The insert is original and there is a hole in the left eye. Side 2 has some light rubs on the mouth, above the eye and some superficial scratches on the left cheek. There is also excess pulp material around the eyes which is from the manufacturing process. None of these imperfections is material. There are no holes showing in the insert on Side 2, which is original, but there are some you can see from the inside of the lantern, which is very clean.  The top has an orange plastic insert set in a green cardboard circle that holds a small fixture where a battery can be mounted, and there is a small light bulb on the end.  The outside of the bottom is intact and clean.

Regular Price: $130.00 | Ship Price: $11.00 | Units Available: 1

This is a colorful 1960s tin litho noisemaker made by U.S. Metal Toy Company. It is in good vintage condition with very minimal paint loss, a couple of small spots on the underside and a few random superficial scratches on the top. Any white spots you see in the photos are reflections of the flash. It is decorated with Halloween witches, cats, bats, owls and jack o lanterns. It measures approximately 3-1/2 inches high x 3-1/2 inches wide. A nice addition to any collection!

Regular Price: $25.00 | Ship Price: $5.00 | Units Available: 1

An early plastic/celluloid Irwin Santa toy figure from the 1930s-1940s, made in the U.S.A., with incredible detail. He is carrying a gift basket in his left hand and has a sack slung over his right shoulder which has a realistic baby doll in it. This toy or decoration measures approximately 5 inches high. In very good condition with the paint intact; there's a crease in the paint on the backside of the right arm and a bit on his coat to the left of the arm. There is a small hole at the top of the shoulder on the left side which measures about 3/16 inch. See the green arrow in the photo pointing to the spot.

Regular Price: $12.00 | Ship Price: $0.00 | Units Available: 1

Anoka, Minnesota has a wonderful Halloween parade every year. They have declared the city the “Halloween Capital of the World.” We offer a pin back button from 1997. It measures approx. 2-3/8 inches across; in very good condition.

Regular Price: $5.00 | Ship Price: $2.00 | Units Available: 1

Anthropomorphic compo veggie person stickpin c. 1920s made in Japan (marked on back).  The pin measures approximately 2-1/2 inches long x 7/8 inch wide.  Shank is slightly curved; otherwise in good vintage condition.

Regular Price: $20.00 | Ship Price: $0.00 | Units Available: 1

Cute anthropomorphic veggie person with hat composition stickpin c. 1920s made in Japan (marked on the back).  The pin measures approximately 2-5/16  inches long x  3/4 inch wide.  Shank is slightly curved; otherwise in good vintage condition.

Regular Price: $20.00 | Ship Price: $0.00 | Units Available: 1

Anthropomorphic veggie person with hat composition stickpin c. 1920s made in Japan.  The pin measures approximately 2-3/8  inches long x 5/8 inch wide.  Shank is slightly curved; otherwise in good vintage condition.

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Anthropomorphic veggie person with hat composition stickpin c. 1920s made in Japan.  The pin measures approximately 2-5/8  inches long x 3/4 inch wide.  Shank is slightly curved; otherwise in good vintage condition.

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Anthropomorphic veggie person with hat composition stickpin c. 1920s made in Japan.  The pin measures approximately 2-1/2  inches long x  almost 3/4 inch wide.  Shank is slightly curved; otherwise in good vintage condition.

Regular Price: $20.00 | Ship Price: $4.00 | Units Available: 1

Anthropomorphic veggie person with hat composition stickpin c. 1920s made in Japan (marked on the back).  The pin measures approximately 2-1/2  inches long x  1 inch wide.  Shank is slightly curved; otherwise in good vintage condition.

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From the 40s-50s, a jointed cat figure Halloween wall decoration made of cardboard by Beistle in the U.S.A. It is in its original bag with minor wear; no rends or tears. One of the cat paws has a crease in it but it is not material or detracting. Approximately 13 inches high x 6-1/2 inches wide. Note this is a paper item, and we have it standing against a piece of cardboard in the photo. Made in the U.S.A.

Regular Price: $20.00 | Ship Price: $5.00 | Units Available: 1

Here is a vintage Beistle (Art Tissue) 15 inch Hanging Spider decoration; 60s-70s. It has a honeycomb body that opens into a full round shape. The colored spots on the back of the package are not on the spider, just on the outside of the bag. The bag has some wear on it including a missing price, but it is unopened and the decoration is in good condition.

Regular Price: $28.00 | Ship Price: $5.00 | Units Available: 1

Paper mache jack-o-lantern (JOL) candy container 1940s-1950s. This is a large JOL measuring 7 inches high. It is in good condition consistent with its age. These were dime store candy containers made somewhat crudely with natural imperfections. This particular JOL has almost all of its paint intact with some characteristic rubs on its nose on either side and random superficial random spidering of the paint. On Side 1, there is a wart-like bump above its nose near the eye hole no doubt from the manufacturing process. On the same side, the right cheek has a rough spot about ½ inch long where it appears to have been damaged but some paint remains. On Side 2 at the bottom near its "chin," there is a crimp in the edge that definitely looks like a manufacturing issue. There are the typical random small dings and some wear on the top rim, none of which is material or glaring. The inside is very clean and the bottom is intact. The inserts are reproductions made on 60-year-old paper. This IS NOT a reproduction.

Regular Price: $110.00 | Ship Price: $11.00 | Units Available: 1

This is a hard-to-find bisque candy or candle holder from Germany c. 1925.  It is in very good condition consistent with its age.  No chips or cracks that we can detect; paint is worn as you can see in the photos;some wear to the glaze on the tip of the left foot.  This cutie measures approximately 3-1/2 inches high; is about 3-1/4 inches from the top of one jack o-lantern to the other;is 2 inches deep across the botttom and about 3 inches long across the bottom. The word "Germany" is impressed on the back of the right JOL as well as "3040" and other "Ges. Gesch," the best we can make out.

Regular Price: $145.00 | Ship Price: $10.00 | Units Available: 1

This is a hard-to-find pulp egg carton paper mache jack-o-lantern measuring approx. 5-1/4 inches high; produced by the F. N. Burt Company, Buffalo, NY, during the 1940s. It was the worlds larger paper box manufacturer.The bottom is embossed with the company name.This is in incredibly clean condition with no rips, tears, wax or debris on the inside or stains on the outside.There are a few random small to minute dark spot, and the underside has a few spots that are lighter than the rest of the paint, mentioned for accuracy.There is excess pulp in the holes of the, part of the manufacturing process. There is a small piece of string tied to the top of the wire handle, as found. The insert is a reproduction made on 60-year-old paper.This is quite a find.

Regular Price: $130.00 | Ship Price: $10.00 | Units Available: 1

From the 1950s, a charming paper litho decoration of a jack o lantern man mostly likely by Dennison. It was put up on the walls of grade school classrooms behind wires that were in place just for such decorations. It measures approximately 9 inches wide by 11-3/4 inches high. It has the innocent sensibility of the 1950s. The piece is in very good general condition with some very minor signs of wear on the edges. Note this is a paper item, and we have it standing against a piece of cardboard in the photo. Made in the U.S.A.

Regular Price: $5.00 | Ship Price: $3.50 | Units Available: 1

A charming  old witch candle.  She measures approximately 7-1/4 inches high.  While not pristine, it has not been burned.  She has a happy sensibility and a marvelous vintage wax aroma which takes us back to childhood (40s-50s).  There is no label on the bottom, but it may be an early Gurley candle. 

Regular Price: $30.00 | Ship Price: $8.00 | Units Available: 1

This is a J. Cohn tin litho Halloween tambourine from the 1930s-1940s. It measures approximately 7 inches across x 1-1/4 inches wide. All the noisemakers are present (two on each side). Besides the large witch with dancing devils decorating her hat, there are also black cats and witches all around the sides of this piece. It is in good condition consistent with its age with some relatively light paint wear around the top and bottom rims; and on the bottom rim, there is an approx.. 2-1/2 area where the paint loss is moderate. There are some minor superficial scratches, none of which is material. On the right side of the top there are two small white spots. These are manufacturing flaws, as we have seen these same spots on other such Cohn Halloween tambourines in the same place.

Regular Price: $65.00 | Ship Price: $10.00 | Units Available: 1

This is a colorful Dennison bridge tally with great graphics c. 40s-50s. It measures approximately 2-3/4 inches across x 2-5/8 inches down. In good vintage condition with no material issues.

Regular Price: $7.00 | Ship Price: $2.00 | Units Available: 1

A great old wooden Halloween horn/noisemaker  in working condition with a bat decoration from Czechoslovakia, from the 1920s-1930s.  It measures approximately 7-1/4 inches high and approx. 1-5/8 inches across the bottom.  The white tip has some discoloration on it; the paint is intact with some minor bits missing around the bottom rim and the underside.

Regular Price: $75.00 | Ship Price: $6.00 | Units Available: 1

Dennison 1950s Halloween decoration. This is a litho die cut with an easel on the back. It measures approximately 11-3/4 inches high x approx. 9” wide. In very clean vintage condition with a crease in the crows tail and another in the lower right corner; notable but not noticeable.

Regular Price: $12.00 | Ship Price: $4.00 | Units Available: 1

This piece is in excellent condition with some minor wear on the edges. It measures approx. 10 inches x 10 inches. Made by Dennison.

Regular Price: $28.00 | Ship Price: $5.00 | Units Available: 2

This is a die cut scrap of two Halloween  witches on a broom from the early part of the last century, made in Germany.  We put them on a green background, but they are free standing.  In very good condition, the scrap measures approximately 2-3/4 inches long x 1-3/8 inches wide.

Regular Price: $8.00 | Ship Price: $2.00 | Units Available: 1

A great specimen of a double-sided cardboard slot and tab jack-o-lantern candy container made by the Dolly Toy Company (Dayton, Ohio from about 1935-1950s). This is a very clean item; both inserts are original and intact; there is a metal candle holder on the bottom inside. The bail is present although not pristine. The bottom has a number written on it in pencil (someones inventory number?). There is minor wear on the edges, no soiling.

Regular Price: $50.00 | Ship Price: $10.00 | Units Available: 1

An early crepe paper Halloween party hat (c. 1920s) made in Germany with terrific graphics. It is in very good condition consistent with its age. There are a couple of minor tears on one side and at the bottom, notable but not material. In the photo the end of the broom is folded over, but it is intact and will be straightened and protected when we ship. The hat measures approximately 11-1/2 inches long x approx. 7 inches wide.

Regular Price: $20.00 | Ship Price: $5.00 | Units Available: 1

This is a Dennison Halloween black cat seal c. 1920.  Quite a scary cat!! It measures approximately 3-1/2 inches high x 3 inches wide.  Some of the surface has scratches which you can see in the photo; otherwise, it is intact.

Regular Price: $4.00 | Ship Price: $2.50 | Units Available: 1

From the early part of the last century, 1910-1920, this is a German embossed and beautifully detailed die cut witch measuring approximately 11 inches tall x 13 inches wide. She is in very condition for her age with some creases at the tip of her hat and on one leg, a few superficial rubs, none of which are material issues.The end of her broom has some paper missing from the tip as you can see in the photo. These German die cuts are becoming increasingly more difficult to find.

Regular Price: $65.00 | Ship Price: $6.00 | Units Available: 1

This is an embossed black cat die cut from Germany c. 1910-1920. It measures approx. 6-1/4 inches high. Note the word "Germany" which is embossed on the right front leg. The pin hole on the upper back is part of the manufacturing process. The green shine is worn on the eyes and their is a signature on the back side. It is in very good overall condition consistent with its age.

Regular Price: $38.00 | Ship Price: $5.00 | Units Available: 1

From Germany early in the 20th century, a pressboard jack o lantern  measuring approximately 3 inches high.  It is in reasonably good condition consistent with its age. The front has some light soil around the cheeks and left eye.  The insert is original; there is a tear above the right eye and a split in the paper on the left eye. The top rim has some pressboard showing.  The inconsistencies in the paint are normal. On the left side, there is a split in the pressboard as you can see in the photo and some paint missing at the top rim. The back is fairly clean with a spot on the back left where there is an approx. 3/8 inch of paint missing and some soil at either end of that spot.  The bottom rim is similar to the top rim where there is some paint missing.  The bottom is open. On the right side at the seam, there is a small spot of paint missing at the top.  There is a crease in the seam which is probably from the manufacturing process.  There is an approx. 3/8 inch split on the seam at the bottom of the right side.  The inside is clean. This is the genuine article, not a reproduction.

Regular Price: $89.00 | Ship Price: $6.00 | Units Available: 1

This is a paper mache/pulp  black cat lantern from early 20th century. The texture is matte and looks more like egg crate material. It measures approximately 5 inches high  and 4 inches from ear tip to ear tip. The tips of the ears have some wear and missing paint. There are a few random faint white spots that may be from residing next to other Halloween decorations including a couple on the nose, behind the left ear, around the top rim, on the left cheek,  none of which is material. Around the rim on the front right side there is a spot about 3/8 inch wide that may be some hardened wax or glue.  The inside of the lantern is clean with no wax or debris.  It has a small cardboard holder in the center where a candle would have been placed and also a spring which is loose. The eyes have a green tint and are actually a paper insert,  and the mouth is painted on the face.  The bottom is intact.  This is an uncommon lantern.

Regular Price: $189.00 | Ship Price: $10.00 | Units Available: 1

From the mid 1960s, this is a large 14" high (not counting the handles)  by  13" wide trick or treat bag advertising Esso gasoline (ExxonMobile).  It is in overall very good clean condition with the exception of approx. 1/4 inch tears or splits next to the end of each handle on the top of the bag.

Regular Price: $10.00 | Ship Price: $5.00 | Units Available: 2

We offer a very hard-to-find first printing of Hallowe'en Tales by Ethel Owen, pub. 1928 by Albert Whitman & Co., Chicago. There are 125 pages. It is beautifully illustrated by Eleanore Mineah Hubbard. The book is filled with stories about Halloween parties and pranks. Condition includes wear on either end of the cover on the spine, which is intact, and on the corners. The front cover has some spots on it as you can see in the photo. Inside there are some stickers on the first page along with some faint writing in pencil. The pages of the book are clean with no writing, no dog ears. The blank last page has some light brown spots.

Regular Price: $125.00 | Ship Price: $8.00 | Units Available: 1

A cute Gurley vintage Halloween candle in the shape of a jack-o-lantern with a candle inside the JOL. It is in good condition consistent with its age; has not been burned. There are characteristic superficial nicks, none material; and there is some discoloration around the bottom and a faint discoloration around one "eye" - may be the result of being near other such candles. It has its original label on the bottom; from the 50s to the early 60s. This is a genuine vintage item, not a reproduction.

Regular Price: $6.00 | Ship Price: $4.00 | Units Available: 1

This die cut witch is embossed cardboard and dates from 1910 - 1920. It measures approx. 7-5/8 inches high. In very good clean condition with some superficial rubs on the hand and sleeve of the dress. There is a pin hole in the hat which was part of the manufacturing process and a minor split in the top of the bristles of the broom on the left side. None of these imperfections is material. The back has a name written on it. This ol gal has a sister die cut on our site facing the other way.

Regular Price: $58.00 | Ship Price: $5.00 | Units Available: 1

This die cut witch is embossed cardboard and dates from 1910 - 1920. It measures approx. 7-5/8 inches high. In good clean condition with some superficial rubs on the hands and sleeve of the dress. There is a pinhole in the hat which was part of the manufacture. The back has a name written on it. This ol gal has a sister die cut on our site facing the other way.

Regular Price: $58.00 | Ship Price: $6.00 | Units Available: 1

A glowing paper mache (or papier maché) jack o lantern JOL from the 1950s-1960s. This JOL is painted a fluorescent orange with painted black eyes and mouth - no holes as in other similar jack o lanterns. It measures approximately 4-1/2 inches high. It is in good overall vintage condition with some paint loss on the nose mouth and top and a few random spots on the back and bottom. The inside is very clean, appears used. The bottom is intact, no holes in it.

Regular Price: $69.00 | Ship Price: $9.00 | Units Available: 1

This is a nice little paper mache or, if you prefer, papier maché, jack o lantern JOL from the 1940s-1950s. It measures approximately 4-3/4 inches high, is very clean inside; has its original insert and the bottom is intact. These were dime store candy containers made somewhat crudely with natural imperfections. This lantern is in good vintage condition with some characteristic random rubs - on the tip of the nose, around the top opening, some crackling of the paint at the bottom rim; 99% of paint is present. There is a superficial diagonal scratch on the top right back rim measuring approx. 1-1/4 inches long. There is also a bump in the paint in the back center section toward the bottom. All of these imperfections are mentioned for accuracy of description; none is material. No wire handle at the top. This is a great specimen!

Regular Price: $65.00 | Ship Price: $10.00 | Units Available: 1

From the 1940s-1950s,  original and not a reproduction, this is a 4-3/4 inch x 1-1/2 inch Gurley candle/candle holder.  It has a shepard looking up at an angel which is semi-transparent and glows from the candle behind it when lit.  It is unused and in very good condition consistent with its age. There are a small white spots on the back of the candle, the removal of which will be left to the new owner. It has its label intact on the bottom with its original price of 15 cents.

Regular Price: $12.00 | Ship Price: $5.00 | Units Available: 1

From the 1940s-1950s, not a reproduction, this is a 4-3/4 inch Gurley candle made like a church in the snow complete with bell ornament.  It is unused and in very good condition consistent with its age. There are a few nicks on the back of the candle, none is material and it has its label intact on the bottom with a small hole in it.

Regular Price: $10.00 | Ship Price: $5.00 | Units Available: 1

From the 1960s, a wax Gurley witch over cauldron candleholder and candle. There is a notch at the back of the holder where the white candle is inserted. It gives the witch an eerie glow when lit. The detail is incredible. The piece measures approx. 7 inches high x approx. 4-1/2 inches wide and is still wrapped in some of its original packaging.The white spots on the side of the candle are packing material. We will leave it to the discretion of the new owner to remove the wrapping.

Regular Price: $29.00 | Ship Price: $8.00 | Units Available: 1

This is a post card size rare advertisement for a Halloween dance on October 26, 1941 at the Odd Fellows Hall in Long Beach, California.  It measures approximately 5-1/2 inches x 3-1/2 inches.  The card is blank on the reverse side. It has a name written at the top and shows some wear at the corners but is otherwise in excellent vintage condition.  Free shipping in the U.S.

Regular Price: $8.00 | Ship Price: $0.00 | Units Available: 1

A vintage Halloween decoration with a chenille body and die cut jack o lantern head.  It measures approx. 3 inches tall.  Made in Japan 1920s-1940s and in excellent, clean condition. Free shipping in U.S.

Regular Price: $10.00 | Ship Price: $0.00 | Units Available: 1

This is an unused haunted house candle from the Capri Candle Company, Japan, made in the late 1960s.  It is in good condition consistent with its age with a few random specks of black on it, no doubt from other Halloween decorations, a few random dings and some relatively minor paint loss; none of these imperfections is material. It measures nearly 6-1/2 inches high x 3-1/2 wide. The label is missing from the bottom of the candle and there is a 1-1/2 inch long area on the bottom where the paint is missing and some of the wax, but it doesn’t affect the functionality of the candle nor can it be seen when it is upright.

Regular Price: $28.00 | Ship Price: $9.00 | Units Available: 1

Halloween JOL jack o lantern party invitation card by A-Meri-Card, 1940s-1950s, made in the U.S.A. In very good, clean condition with no rips, tears, writing; very minor wear on corners. It measures approximately 3 inches x 6-1/2 inches. Great graphics and color.

Regular Price: $6.00 | Ship Price: $3.00 | Units Available: 1

From the 1940s-1950s, this is a near mint Halloween scarecrow with foldout honeycomb haystack and pumpkin. Made in Japan. It is in its original cello bag; unopened and in near mint condition with what appears to be a spot where a tag was removed and a crimp in the wrapper. Would make a nice centerpiece.

Regular Price: $15.00 | Ship Price: $5.00 | Units Available: 4

This is a large Halloween skull die cut with transparent eyes, mouth and nose which look dramatic when placed in front of a light source. Probably made in Japan c. 1960s. It is in good vintage condition with no tears or material issues. There is a 1 inch line or mark on the right "cheek" and on the back there is a superficial mark near the top where it might have had a piece of tape removed. It is a large piece measuring approximately 14-1/2 inches tall and approximately 10 inches across.

Regular Price: $20.00 | Ship Price: $7.00 | Units Available: 1

A vibrantly colored snarly cat head die cut decoration from the 40s. It measures approximately 5-1/4 inches square. The condition is good with some wear on the tips of the ears and a bit on one point on the right side at the end of the bottom whisker and a minor amount on the outer edges, mentioned for accuracy of description but not significant.

Regular Price: $10.00 | Ship Price: $2.00 | Units Available: 1

Cute little Halloween trick or treater dressed in a witch costume. A cardboard decoration from the 40s-50s measuring approx. 4 inches x 3-1/4 inches. No markings on the back. Maybe Dennison. In good condition with a bit of wear showing on the tip of the cape on the right side.

Regular Price: $4.00 | Ship Price: $2.00 | Units Available: 1

From the 1950s, this is a Halloween gauze mask in near mint condition, old store stock.  It measures approximately 6-1/2 inches x 3-1/2 inches.  It has its rubber band intact.

Regular Price: $10.00 | Ship Price: $4.00 | Units Available: 1

This is a large skull candle by Gurley from the 1950s or earlier, rather spooky.  It measures approximately 7 inches high to the top of the black candle.  It is in good condition consistent with its age.  It has the left eye distorted, and there are some random black spots probably from other Halloween decorations.  The candle is black on top of the skull and white inside and has not been used.  The original label is clean and intact on the bottom, which shows a price of 98 cents.  There is also no zip code on the address.

Regular Price: $25.00 | Ship Price: $8.00 | Units Available: 1

This is a very large Gurley turkey candle from the 1960s in its original cellophane wrap.  The wrap is torn in several places, but the candle is in good condition. There is a piece of tape on the outside of the wrapper on the back of the candle as you can see in the photo. It measures approximately 6-1/2 inches high and is  approx. 3 inches across the base. The label is intact on the bottom and this beauty sold for $1.29 originally. Very colorful and would make a great centerpiece.

Regular Price: $28.50 | Ship Price: $8.00 | Units Available: 1

The title says it all -- this is a 22 inch die cut wall decoration from the 50s by H. E. Luhrs, made in the U.S.A. In excellent condition with some random very minor wear on the edges.

Regular Price: $45.00 | Ship Price: $7.00 | Units Available: 1

This is a large, 7-1/2 inch high, two sided jack-o-lantern made of pulp or paper mache (or papier mache; if you prefer) in the 1940s. There is moderate wear - rubs and paint loss on Side 1 on the mouth cheeks nose at the left eye and on the top. There are random areas of wear and paint loss on the sides and some wear around the bottom rim. On Side 2, There is wear and paint loss in the same areas and on the eyebrows and a bump on the right cheek which looks like a manufacturing flaw. These were dime store candy containers made somewhat crudely with natural imperfections. The inside is very clean; no debris or wax; the bottom is cut out neatly in a circle in the center of the underside; and the inserts are reproductions made using 60-year-old paper. We usually double box these fragile lanterns.

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A hard-to-find paper mache, pulp or cat jack-o-lantern from the late 30s-40s. It measures approximately 5-1/4 inches high; has some wear to the paint on the bottom around the rim and a few very small random spots. The holes where the bail enters are a bit enlarged. The inside has some candle residue. The bottom is intact and the insert is a reproduction made on 60-year-old paper. This lantern is in very good vintage condition regardless of its imperfections. These were dime store candy containers made somewhat crudely with natural imperfections.

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This is a piece from the 1950s. It measures approx. 13 inches long. The overall condition is generally good consistent with its age. There is some tape on the back of the tail to enforce some creases and there is some wear to the edges. Made in the U.S.A. by Luhrs.

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A Marx Halloween veggie man tin litho toy car patented 1958, made in Japan. This clever toy measures approximately 4-1/8 inches long, 2 inches wide and 3 inches high. We believe the veggieman is made of plastic or possibly rubber. It is in good vintage condition consistent with its age with small pinpoint scratches mostly along the top of either side; some paint wear on the tip of the veggimans "head," no oxidation, material or structural damage. Any white spots on the photos, especially the side photos, are reflections of the flash.

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We offer an unusual Halloween collectible. This is an old cigarette holder/tray made when smoking was still fashionable in the 1940s or 1950s. It is unmarked but we believe it was probably made in Japan. The black cat has googlie eyes. The piece measures approximately 4-3/4 inches high and is approx. 3-1/2 inches across the bottom. The cat measures approx. 2 inches high. It is in good overall condition with the following imperfections. There is a chip in one of the cigarette holders as you can see where the arrow points in the photo of the front; there is a fleabite on the inside rim of one of the front holders. There is an arrow on the back side pointing to a spot where the glaze has not quite covered the holder, and there are a couple other similar random spots with the same issue, none of which is material.

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From the 1950s, possibly earlier, this is a painted tin cat lantern with wire mesh openings. It measures approximately 6 inches high x 3-3/4 inches across the bottom.  We cannot open the bottom and will leave that endeavor to the next owner.  It is n good vintage condition with some light oxidation on top between its ears.  There is what appears to be some melted wax residue at the bottom inside the lantern. No distinct markings that we can detect; however, on the bottom their may be some worn lettering and the best we can "guesstimate" is that it could be Dietz.

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From the 40s-50s, a very colorful Dennison die cut turkey measuring 6-3/4 inches x 5/38 inches. It is in very good condition with a couple small creases on the bottom of the toes, notable but not noticeable. The back is very clean with some lightly penciled numbers/letters on the lower right side.

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This is a sheet of black cat die cut scrap made in Germany either early to mid-19th century. They are in pristine condition with glowing green eyes. Each cat measures approximately 1-7/8 inches x 2-5/8 inches. The sheet measures approx. 9-5/8 inches x 7 inches. The cats are glossy and highly textured.

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This is a rubber Halloween mask from the 1930s by some authorities or possibly later, as the price stamped on the back is 29 cents.  Most likely made in Japan. The mask, which has a Frankenstein sensibility, is in remarkable condition consistent with its age.  The color is good; the mask is pliable and clean.  It is not torn.  The only thing missing is the rubber band that held it in place.  It measures approximately 7 inches long x 6-5/8 inches wide.

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This cat-on-a-fence paper mache lantern is a candy container made c. 1940s. It measures approximately 7-3/4 inches high. He has some missing paint on his ears and around the opening in the back and on the bottom rim. There is overall superficial wear to the paint. Some parts of the paint are shiny and some are not, so we do not know if someone attempted to repaint this in the past.  There are two holes on top of the head where the wire handle went originally.  The insert is original and there is a tear in it that may not show in the photo. The inside is clean with the exception of a few drops of wax, and the bottom is intact. This lantern would make a great mascot - one sits on the office desk at CurioCorner, although not in pristine condition, we are very fond of him. Give this one a good home.

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This is the original 1925 Dennison Bogie Book, 13^th edition. The Bogie Book has Halloween (and Thanksgiving) party planning, decorating and preparing ideas, including menu and beverage ideas. It is highly illustrated and detailed with how-tos on making decorations, displays for Halloween festivities. It also includes a rhyming ghost story and costume ideas. The book is intact and in good overall condition consistent with its age with no writing or dirt on the inside. The outside cover shows wear on the spine and edges. There is a crease in the upper left corner of the back cover.

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This charming cat-on-a-fence paper mache lantern is a candy container made c. 1940s. This fellow has seen a few scraps in his time. He has some missing paint on his ears and some random spots on the body. The primary wear is on the opening in the back of the lantern including a less than ½ inch puncture at the bottom edge of the opening. There is also wear around the bottom edge. The inside is clean; the insert is original although there is a little hole on one of the upper teeth, and a piece missing on the upper right side of the insert which cant be seen when the insert is in place.This lantern would make a great mascot – one sits on the office desk at CurioCorner, although not in pristine condition, we are very fond of him. Give this one a good home!

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Paper mache jack-o-lantern candy container c. 1935. This is a large JOL measuring 7 inches high.It is in good condition consistent with its age. These were dime store candy containers made somewhat crudely with natural imperfections. This particular JOL has some extra pulp in the eye holes and some rough spots in the paint. There is some extraneous material on the ends of the mouth and some wear on the left end. The holes where the bail enters are, characteristically, a bit enlarged.The inside is clean but there is an area that is darker than the rest. The bottom is intact with an exception of a 1/8 inch hole. The back has a bump or uneven spot in it which we believe is from the manufacturing process.There is a 1-3/4 inch horizontal crease or narrow dent in the back and a 5/8 inch ding or nick where the paint is missing and you can see the pulp. The insert is a reproduction made on 60-year-old paper. This lantern would make a great mascot – one sits on the office desk at CurioCorner, although not in pristine condition, we are very fond of him. Give him good home!

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Vividly colored Halloween crepe paper party hat by Dennison from the 50s-60s. This hat is in pristine, near mint condition. It measures approximately 11-3/8 inches wide by approx. 10 inches high. Decorated with a foil happy faced jack o lantern witch.

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This is a hard-to-find pulp "egg carton" paper maché jack o lantern measuring approx. 5-1/2 iches high, produced by the F. N. Burt Company, Buffalo, NY, during the 1940s. It was the worlds larger paper box manufacturer. The bottom is embossed with the company name. This is in clean condition with no rips or tears.  There is some candle residue on the inside. There are a few random small rubs and small spots; none material. There is a crease over the left eye and excess pulp in the holes of the which appear to be from the manufacturing process. The top shows some wear around the inside rim. The insert is an original with tears in the nose, mouth and one eye.  No structural or material issues.

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From the 1950s, a molded jack-o-lantern JOL candy container by Tico Toys/Rosbro, unmarked measuring 5 inches x 4 inches. It is in good condition. Notable but not noticeable is a small nick in the left side seam, not material nor detracting. Any random white areas are reflections from the flash.

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This is a hard plastic cat and jack o lantern candy container from the 1950s from Rosbro Plastics, Providence, RI.  It measures approximately 2-5/8 inches high x 3 inches wide.  It is in very good condition. There is a small nib of plastic on the center of the underside remaining from the manufacturing process, the removal of which we will leave to the next owner.

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An old scissors toy made of  paperboard with wooden handles and metal spring antennae.  Made in Germany, c 1920, and in good condition consistent with its age.  It measures 14 inches long when fully opened; it is approx. 3-1/2 inches wide across the wooden part.  There are some stains on the face and some faint oval marks on the left side and below the mouth.  The back is marked “Germany.”

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A delightful shamrock cut out or die cut from the 1950s . It measures approximately 6-1/8 inches wide x approx. 5 inches long. The center is marked "Made in U.S.A.," probably by Dennison. It is in very good condition with a small rub on the right top side of one of the leaves (about 3/16 inches long).

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This is a charming early 20th century pressboard jack o lantern from Germany.  It measures approximately 2-1/2 inches high and is in good condition consistent with its age.  The insert is original and intact. The inside is clean and the bottom is open. The creases around the JOL are faded compared to the rest of the paint.  The top rim is clean and the bottom rim has some paint missing.  There are some light random soil marks, none of which is material.  This is a cutie and it is genuine, not a reproduction.

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A small jack-o-lantern candy container party favor from the 1940s-1950s. This little paper mache (or papier mache´ if you prefer) JOL measures approximately 2-5/8 inches high and approx. 1-1/2 inches across the top and bottom. The paper cup insert comes out at the top. It is in good condition with a bit of paint missing over the left eye (two little lines above the eye as you can see in the photo); some paint concentrated on the side seams. It is intact with no material issues and the inside is clean.

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Paper mache jack o-lantern candy container c. 1940. This is a small lantern measuring 4 inches high. It is in good condition with some characteristic imperfections consistent with its age. These were dime store candy containers made somewhat crudely with natural imperfections including a small bump in the paint on the lower left back side . There is visible wear around the top rim; the inside is clean. There are some scuffs on the left cheek, middle of the left side, lower right side, a less than ¼ inch dent on the upper right side one inch from the right eye hole.The right hole where the wire was inserted is elongated. The paint on the lower left back side has some crackling or spidering in it over approx. a one inch area, notable but not detracting. The insert is a reproduction skillfully made on 60-year-old paper.

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A sweet vintage valentine from the early part of the 20^th century. The bottom part, "Loving Greetings," is pulled down and it becomes a 3-D card. It is in very good, clean vintage condition with no tears or writing. It measures approximately 4-7/8 inches long x 2-1/2 inches wide. There is some separation of the paper from the backing along the bottom fold line and minor wear on the edges. Made in Germany with vivid colors; very detailed; unused.

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From the mid 1960s, this is a large 14” high (not counting the handles) by 13” wide trick or treat bag advertising Esso gasoline (ExxonMobile). It is in overall very good clean condition with the exception of approx. 1/4 inch tears or splits next to the end of each handle on the top of the bag.

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U. S. Metal Toy made these tin litho candy containers c. 1950s. The nose is a whistle. It is very colorful, has great graphics and in good vintage condition. There are some random scratches; the most notable near the center rim on the left side which is about 1/8 inch x 1/8 inch and a narrow scratch at the left home about ¾ inch long. No material damage or rust.

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From the 1940s, we offer a bridge tally with a cute Halloween cat peeking out from behind a fence. It is unused and in good condition with a small crease on the upper left corner, notable but not noticeable. It measures approximately 3-1/2 inches x 2-1/4 inches.

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From early in the 20th century, we offer this unusual small Halloween pressboard black cat lantern.  It measures approximately 4 inches high and 3 inches from ear tip to ear tip.  It is in good condition consistent with its age.  The left ear has a split along the seam measuring approx. ¾ inch; there are a new nicks around the bottom edge and the bottom is open. On the right side there is some color missing in an approx. ¾ inch spot. Above that the ear seam is split approx. ¾ inch. The tips of the ears have a bit of wear.   The eyes are inserts and the mouth and nose are painted on.  The wire goes from back to front on this lantern, rather than from side to side. No markings but its origin is probably Germany or maybe Japan. 

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We offer a hard-to-find c. 1935 candy container by Fibro Toys, Dayton, Ohio. It is in incredibly good condition for its age. It is made from paperboard, has wooden wheels with metal axels. The piece has vibrant color and measures approx. 8-1/2 inches long x 3-7/8 inches wide x 5-5/8 inches high. Characteristically, the tips of hat are slightly bent. There are some superficial tiny spots on the surface of candy or paint, but these are minimal and not detracting; light oxidation on the metal axels. No material issues with this charming piece. Shipping by USPS first-class mail anywhere in the U.S., $7.50, well protected.

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A Dennison cardboard die cut American flag from the late 50s-60s for July 4^th or anytime of year. Made in the U.S.A. It measures approximately 7-3/4 inches long x approx. 6-1/2 inches wide. It good overall vintage condition with its original tag on the back, it has a light spot about 1 inch p from the bottom of the pole and a pin hole in the third stripe from the top close to the stars.

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Fabulous 1920s-1930s tissue paper party hat with incredible graphics. Made in Germany with the inimitable style of art work produced during this era. Incredibly clean condition for its age with no rends or other damage It measures approximately 12 inches x 6-5/8 inches. We will combine shipping of like items if it is safe to do so. Contact us before you checkout if you intend to buy more than one item.

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This piece is probably from the 50s. It is silkscreened crepe paper and measures nearly 7 inches long x 5-3/8 inches wide. In excellent condition.

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A package of crepe paper by C. A. Reed Co. c. 40s-50s.  It measures 7-1/2 feet long x 20 inches wide and is intact.  The brand name is Silklyk.  This company is still in business in Williamsport, PA.

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Halloween party invitation card by A-Meri-Card, 1940s-1950s, made in the U.S.A. In very good, clean condition with no rips, tears, writing; very minor wear on corners. It measures approximately 2-3/4 inches x 3-3/4 inches. Great graphics and color.

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Halloween black cats on a fence party invitation card by A-Meri-Card, 1940s-1950s, made in the U.S.A. Unused, in very good, clean condition with no rips, tears, writing; very minor wear on corners. It measures approximately 3 inches x 7-1/4 inches. Great graphics and color.

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An early plastic/celluloid Irwin Santa toy figure from the 1930s-1940s, made in the U.S.A., with incredible detail. He is carrying a gift basket in his left hand and has a sack slung over his right shoulder which has two realistic baby dolls in it. This toy or decoration measures approximately 7 inches high. He stands on his original cardboard base. In very good condition consistent with its age with a few minor nicks and some small random paint scratches; no material imperfections or damage.

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A die cut owl decoration with honeycomb wings made during 1940s-1960s in Japan.  It measures approximately  7-5/8 inches long x 3-3/4 inches wide unopened.  It is in very clean condition with the tips of the honeycomb being  a bit “dogearred” on the right side and the tip of the ears shows some wear and a crease or two.

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From the 1940s-1950s, this is a vibrantly colored tin litho noisemaker, party favor. It is in very good condition with no paint loss and no damage; minimal wear on the wooden handle. The noise mechanism is small wooden balls on the inside of the rattle. There are no manufacturer marks on it. The measurements are approximately 4-1/2 inches high and approx. 3-1/4 inches across the top.

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